C/TPA & consortium · Jacksonville, FL
DOT Consortium & TPA Services in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville's JAXPORT is one of the largest vehicle-handling ports in the country, and its container terminals on Blount Island and at Dames Point and Talleyrand keep truck traffic steady across the region. Carriers serving these terminals need a DOT Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse program that handles port, auto, and regional freight.
What is a DOT consortium / C/TPA?
A DOT consortium is a shared random testing pool that lets employers with a handful of drivers meet the same federal requirements as large carriers. We administer your pool, which includes random selection and notification, collections, Clearinghouse queries, MRO coordination, and recordkeeping.
Why it matters in Jacksonville
JAXPORT's Blount Island terminal alone covers more than 700 acres, and the port moved nearly 700,000 vehicles in 2019, which means car-hauler and auto-processing trucking is a larger share of local freight than in most port cities. Car haulers, container drayage companies, and regional carriers often share the same roads and sometimes the same drivers over the course of a year. Each CDL driver stays in the same random pool wherever they work, and a consortium that holds all of your records in one place makes it easier to answer customer and auditor questions.
Pricing
Consortium enrollment is priced by fleet size: $99 for 1 driver, $199 for 2-5 drivers, $349 for 6-15 drivers, $499 for 16-25 drivers, and $749 for 26-50 drivers. Fleets above 50 drivers receive a custom quote.
Get Me CompliantFrequently asked questions
Do car-hauler drivers fall under the same testing rules as container drivers?
Yes. If the driver operates a vehicle that requires a CDL, the driver is covered by the same Part 382 testing rules, whatever the cargo.
We add drivers when vehicle volumes jump. How do we keep the pool up to date?
Tell us when a driver starts and when a driver leaves. Each new driver needs a full Clearinghouse query and a negative pre-employment drug test before driving.
What do I do if a driver refuses to take a random test?
A refusal is treated as a verified positive. The driver must be removed from safety-sensitive work immediately and cannot return until completing the return-to-duty process.
Are there Florida-specific rules we need to follow on top of DOT?
DOT testing is federal and applies the same everywhere. Florida has its own workplace drug-testing program for employers that choose to follow it, which is separate and optional. We can discuss it separately if you are interested.
Ready to enroll your Jacksonville fleet?
Join our DOT consortium for random pool management, Clearinghouse queries, and audit-ready recordkeeping.